How to clean metal with brake cleaner
Degreasing and cleaning of machine parts and material surfaces is essential for the optimal functioning of many manufacturing facilities. The need for metal cleaning occurs in industries such as chemical, steel, logistics, shipbuilding, marine, paper and packaging.
The type of brake cleaner you should use depends on what you want to clean and what your options are. Our degreasers are divided into two categories, solvent-based (acetone and alcohol) and alkaline. These two different degreasers dissolve different types of dirt, with the solvent-based products, for example, dissolving oil and grease quickly and effectively.
Solvent-based brake cleaners can affect plastics and rubber
Remember to check how solvent-based degreasers react to e.g. plastics and rubbers where you want to clean. Are you cleaning materials other than petroleum-based ones? Then you may need to use an alkaline cleaner. They usually dissolve dirt that the solvent-based ones cannot handle.
What are gasket openers?
Gasket remover effectively removes gasket residues, it also works on paint, glue and asphalt stain residues. Gasket remover is most often used by maintenance departments where service jobs are to be carried out. One advantage of gasket remover is that it is thicker in consistency and therefore does not evaporate as quickly as brake cleaner.
At Tribotec we offer a wide range of products for cleaning metal
An easy and safe way to choose the right cleaning agent is to contact us at Tribotec. We offer a wide range of cleaning products for different purposes, for example:
- OKS 2611 Universal cleaner in spray form, solvent-based Cleaning spray that effectively removes oil and grease residues, glue and sealants on metal. Can also be used on ceramics, plastics and elastomers.
- OKS 2681 Adhesive and paint removers Highly effective gasket remover that removes paint, glue and sealant residues.
- OKS 2671 Intensive cleaning agents for the food industry NSF registered cleaning agent for use in the food industry. Has good compatibility with many plastics.
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